Award
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke 5R01NS140701-02
Cortical dystonia of prematurity
Recipient
Washington University, Saint Louis, MO, United States
Award Amount
$594,604.00
Ceiling
$594,604.00
Awarded
June 19, 2026
Identifier
5R01NS140701-02
NIH awarded a research project grant to Washington University to study cortical dystonia in preterm infants, focusing on sensorimotor cortex interneurons as treatment targets.
Description
This is a research project funded by NIH to investigate cortical interneurons as a treatment target for dystonia in preterm infants. The project involves longitudinal assessment, chemogenetic manipulation, and translational studies.